Diet and Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the percentages for a balanced diet?
A
55% carbohydrates
15% protein
30% fat
2
Q
How many calories do men need per day?
A
2550
3
Q
How many calories do women need per day?
A
1940
4
Q
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
A
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
5
Q
What are fat soluble vitamins?
A
They are stored in the body and found mainly in fatty foods and animal products.
6
Q
Examples of products containing fat soluble vitamins:
A
- vegetable oils
- dairy products
- eggs
7
Q
Which vitamins are water soluble?
A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B
8
Q
What are water soluble vitamins?
A
They are not stored in the body and require regular intake.
9
Q
Examples of products containing water soluble vitamins:
A
- fruit
- veg
- grains
- milk
- dairy products
10
Q
What does vitamin A benefit?
A
- Eye health
- Cell and bone growth
11
Q
What does vitamin D benefit?
A
- Bone health
- Protects from cancer and heart disease
12
Q
What does vitamin E benefit?
A
- Skin
- Eyes
- Immune system
13
Q
What does vitamin K benefit?
A
- Blood clotting
- Bone health
14
Q
What does vitamin C benefit?
A
- Skin
- Blood vessels
- tendons
- ligaments
- bone health
15
Q
What does vitamin B benefit?
A
- Helps with the breakdown of food
- Helps with haemoglobin formation
- skin
- eyes
- nervous system health
